12:17 10/09/2025
India broke their 16-match toss losing streak in Dubai, choosing to bowl against UAE in their Asia Cup 2025 opener. Sanju Samson's inclusion in the playing XI was a key talking point, while Arshdeep Singh was surprisingly left out for Shivam Dube, bolstering India's batting depth. The team aims for balance, prioritizing batting strength down to number eight.